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An outbreak of the coronavirus that has killed 28 people in the West Midlands has been linked to a church attended by a worshipper who did not realise they were a carrier. Yesterday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced that the West Midlands was exploding as a coronavirus hotspot, alongside London. There have been 28 fatalities … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Ramping up his inquiries? PC shows off his roller skating skills to ‘engage with the kids’ but critics say he should have been ‘out catching criminals’ instead West Midlands PC Demetrius Washington visited a skate park in Birmingham Took time away from investigating robberies to show off his roller skating skills Clip shared on Stechford Police … Read more
‘We CAN stop the slow death of the High Street,’ claims West Midlands mayor Andy Street, as the former John Lewis boss calls for an urgent overhaul of Britain’s ‘archaic’ business rates Andy Street is the former boss of John Lewis and mayor for the West Midlands He is calling for an review of business … Read more